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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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